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Goji berry vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between goji berries and apples

  • The amount of iron, vitamin C, fiber, and calcium in goji berries is higher than in apples.
  • Goji berries cover your daily need for iron, 84% more than apples.
  • Goji berries contain 298 times more sodium than apples. While goji berries contain 298mg of sodium, apples contain only 1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Goji berries, dried and Apples, raw, with skin.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 57% 0% 255% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3066.7%
Contains more IronIron +5566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 161% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Apple
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +952.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 77% 8%
Protein: 14.26 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 77.06 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5384.6%
Contains more FatsFats +129.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +458%
Contains more OtherOther +295%
Contains more WaterWater +1040.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Goji berry Apple
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goji berry Apple DV% diff.
Iron 6.8mg 0.12mg 84%
Vitamin C 48.4mg 4.6mg 49%
Fiber 13g 2.4g 42%
Protein 14.26g 0.26g 28%
Carbs 77.06g 13.81g 21%
Calcium 190mg 6mg 18%
Calories 349kcal 52kcal 15%
Sodium 298mg 1mg 13%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Potassium 107mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 3%
Copper 0.027mg 3%
Manganese 0.035mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Phosphorus 11mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Fats 0.39g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 64.06g 11.41g N/A
Sugar 45.61g 10.39g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0%
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.358mg 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.456mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.233mg 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.271mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.316mg 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.157mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goji berry Apple
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Goji berry
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Goji berry
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goji berry
Goji berry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goji berry
Goji berry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Goji berry
Goji berry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Goji berry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173032/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.